The artistic interpretation of Tolkien's imagination can be breathtaking. Or it can be appalling... Join in on the discussion of the artistic representations and collectible items in the Tolkien universe.

Man, what a fantastic piece. I know big shock I like yet another piece The detail on this is really really great I can't believe how well this statue is done. The pictures do not do this statue justice by any means. It ranks up their for me now I have to say that. Thanks Bob you are the best. This makes a great early B-day present.

Hey everyone. I don't know if anyone is interested, but I've put together an Excel worksheet to help me manage my LOTR-Sideshow/WETA inventory. It's been a work-in-progress for many months now, but it's finally done. I'd be happy to email anyone of you a blank copy (without my personal data entries) if you're interested.

There are 226 rows separating the items by collection (FOTR, Exclusives, Weapon Sets, etc.). They are also further broken down by statue, helm, and bust when applicable.

The info has been kept current and is reconciled with the Newsletter every Saturday morning. In the last few days or so I've tested each URL link and updated availability info so it should all be accurate and working.

Most of you have probably already worked out some similar system for yourselves, but I figured this might save some of you time and stress. Drop me a line at smith.jt@gmail.com if you'd like a copy.

Well, havent posted here in a while now. Since my last post I have recieved Elessar great great statue, Easterling another great statue, Ugluk yet another great statue, MOS Bust creepy but very cool, and today GTW statue. All wonderful items and all items I would suggest to someone if they dont have them.

Very happy to see you here, Squid! I just received my Mines of Moria on Thursday. It was just $139 from Kult of Athena. The detail and scale of this item has to be seen to be believed. There is simply no inch of it that isn't awe-inspiring. Sideshow's best product so far.

Best appreciated with a flashlight and magnifying glass, though. Well, for added affect anyway.

Hi, all. Well, although I've spent big $$$ on LOTR stuff, I'm fairly new to the Weta World. I've only got the Boromir and Aragorn busts, Gandalf's helm (hat), Eomer's helm on pre-order and Minas Tirith/Minas Morgul. However, I wanted to have a couple of "Special" items so I've purchased (and of course, not yet received) the Sauron and King Elessar statues. Do you all think these are pretty good choices? I missed the discussion way back, when Sauron was announced; and do you all like the K.E. statue? Thanks in advance!

EDIT several days later: Okay, so I REALLY AM a thread killer. Carry on....

Sorry, I try to check in often but a lot of old members that used to post here have moved on so my checking in is less frequent than it was in the past.

Sounds like you have some good items there in hand. The Elessar statue is a great one and my personal fave. The detail on it is very very nice and it has a great likeness to Viggo. When are you getting this piece?

Sauron well he will end up being the best ever I think the detail that will go into him will kick anything we have seens butt. I mean this statue is gonna stand 24 inches tall and weighs 15lbs so

Thanks! Actually, King Elessar JUST arrived here at work and I just opened the box! I LOVE IT!! I only wish I'd started buying the statues earlier, but I started buying the action figures and didn't find out about these until I was rather deep in $$$$$$$$$$$. But I'm glad to know I picked two goods ones; maybe I can catch up over time....

Yeah, Elessar is way way awesome. I'm glad to hear you like it so much I've been collecting these for a year now and I wish I had started earlier so I hadn't missed the few I'd like to go back and get.

That depends, of course, but in my shoes, I don't even start expectin' to see my purchases (regardless of what they are and how speedy the courier should be) until two weeks after it's shipped. Anything that shows up before then is a nice welcome. After three weeks I start to worry. After a month I get angry. I use the two-week standard so that I don't pace around the house every day until something gets to me. Saves me some sanity (speaking of which, I need to share with you guys the nightmare story I went through with Tolkien Town recently.... it's a hummmmmm-dinger). ;) Unlike me, you won't have to go through customs, Squids, so I would shave a few days off for good measure. See how things turn out after a week. I can't say if that's a fair time or a little premature, but it's a start. Let us know when Moria gets to you!

NOTE: If you ever order something directly from Sideshow WETA, they only take 2 - 4 days to arrive at my door, so it'd get to you lightening quick.

Okay, so now I'm out of control. I ordered Eowyn thanks to your info about Fireside, jlcmsu. Thanks for that! It's the only place I could find her. So, of course, I had to take advantage of the Morgul Lord Second chance to get those two together!! So now my wallet is crying. But I'll make up for it somehow. I've got to say, despite what other threads may say, I've not had much luck getting things cheaper on E-Bay, someone ALWAYS outbids me past retail at the last moment, so I just bought them this way. Hope I'm not a total idiot.

SQUIDDY, can't wait to hear how you like the Mines. I think it looks really cool!

BTW, jlcmsu, does the "msu" in your name stand for anything? I went to Michigan State and that's what I think of whenever I see it!

EDIT YET AGAIN: When buying from Sideshow, they talk about a coupon code from newsletters....I get them; never saw any coupon code....where is it, etc.? Thanks in advance.

Eowyn is a nice piece I think she will be anyway and you bought one from a great retailer. Bob at Fireside is the best IMO. Your welcome all the way around I try to help however I can. The Morgul Lord is totally awesome its so big and detailed its not even funny. You will not regret that purchase thats for sure. Ah if your into collecting these from this great story then your wallet was in danger anyway I've never really bought any statues off ebay except my Smeagol statue.

My screen name stand for my first and last name JL and then the CMSU stands for Central Missouri State University.

Sometimes SS e-coupons in their newsletters that will take off a certain % of your order. When you first sign up for the newsletter they have one in it called WELCOME that takes 5% off. The have had others in the past for LOTR but not in a long while.